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Elfrid Payton said he felt a little disrespected when the Magic traded him and still thinks he has a "very high ceiling."

"Obviously, my shooting has gotten better this year, but I still feel like I can become a way better shooter," Payton said. "And there are still so many different things that I’m learning about the game and so many areas where I know I can improve. For example, I’m finding little tricks to get to the free-throw line more and get my team in the bonus." The 23-year-old PG has certainly made a strong impression in Phoenix, averaging 20.3 points, 8.7 assists, 8.3 rebounds, 1.0 triples and 4.0 turnovers per game. Feb 15 - 9:56 AM

Elfrid Payton posted the ninth triple-double of his career against the Jazz on Wednesday, scoring 13 points with 11 rebounds, 12 assists, one steal, one block, five turnovers and one 3-pointer in 39 minutes.

It's his first triple-double of the season and his first since Apr. 1 of last season. Payton finds himself in an ideal spot for his fantasy value because the Suns do not have any traditional point guards that can threaten his playing time, and the increased pace helps, too. Devin Booker should still see time at point guard, but obviously Payton will be getting his, especially with how he's shown some chemistry with bigs on pick and roll. He's trending up. Feb 15 - 12:19 AM

Elfrid Payton went off for 29 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two triples and four turnovers in a blowout loss to the Warriors on Monday.

Payton was getting whatever he wanted offensively, but didn't provide much resistance on defense just like the rest of his teammates. Payton finished 11-of-18 from the field and 5-of-7 from the line, and he was coming off a 19-point game on Saturday with nine assists and six rebounds. He's off to a great start in Phoenix, but we may not see how he fits next to Devin Booker (hip) until after the break. Feb 13 - 1:01 AM

Suns coach Jay Triano said he was pleased with Elfrid Payton's debut.

"I thought he was good," Triano said. "It was different, the pace of play was better, getting the ball up and down the court, getting into the lane when he needed to, and making passes. He made the guys on the floor with him better." Payton finished with 19 points, nine assists and six rebounds over 35 minutes, but it's going to be interesting to see how he fits next to a ball-dominant Devin Booker. Booker is questionable for Monday's game vs. the Warriors, so we may have to wait a bit longer to find out. Feb 12 - 10:09 AM

Tyson Chandler (neck) has been ruled out of Wednesday's game vs. Utah.

Chandler logged 18 minutes in his return to the lineup on Monday, but is far from 100 percent. Dragan Bender will start at center for the Suns on Wednesday. Alex Len and Marquese Chriss will see an uptick in minutes off the bench.

Alan Williams (knee surgery) is hopeful to return at some point in February or March.

"I’m definitely looking forward to that moment," Williams said of his return. "Man, the emotion involved. I’ll probably miss my first five shots because I’ll be shooting the ball too hard and I’ll probably pick up three fouls quick." Williams had surgery back on September 25 with a six-month timetable, so it sounds like he might be a bit ahead of schedule. He averaged 11.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, 0.8 blocks and 0.8 steals after the All-Star break last season, so he could become a waiver-wire pickup later in the campaign.